Trader

Sryantra Capital; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Sryantra Capital is seeking an experienced quantitative trader to deploy capital across global markets, running systematic and discretionary strategies in traditional and digital assets.

You will manage real-time risk, optimize execution, and collaborate with researchers and developers to refine strategies while maintaining disciplined risk controls.

Qualifications

• Profitable risk-taking in prop trading or hedge fund experience.
• Strong knowledge of market microstructure and execution algorithms.
• Discipline under pressure with a systematic approach to risk.
• Data-driven decision making in fast-moving markets.
• Python or C++ for analysis and strategy scripting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Run high- and medium-frequency strategies across multiple exchanges and asset classes.
• Manage real-time risk and adjust positions as market conditions shift.
• Analyse post-trade performance to sharpen execution and edge.
• Collaborate with researchers and developers to refine trading algorithms.
• Control liquidity and execution costs to protect profitability.
• Stay ahead of market trends and structural shifts in microstructure.

Skills

Python

C++

Market microstructure

Risk management

English fluency

Job description

You'll deploy capital across global markets where technology meets finance, running systematic and discretionary strategies in both traditional and digital assets. The role rewards precision, disciplined risk-taking, and a relentless focus on capturing alpha.

What You'll Do

• Run high- and medium-frequency strategies across multiple exchanges and asset classes.
• Manage risk in real time, adjusting positions as market conditions and signals shift.
• Analyse post-trade performance to sharpen execution and uncover new edge.
• Work with researchers and developers to refine trading algorithms and execution logic.
• Control liquidity and execution costs to protect strategy profitability.
• Stay ahead of market trends, catalysts, and structural shifts in microstructure.

What You Bring

• A track record of profitable risk-taking in proprietary trading or at a hedge fund.
• Deep command of market microstructure, order-book dynamics, and execution algorithms.
• Discipline under pressure and a systematic approach to risk.
• Sharp, data-driven decision-making in fast-moving markets.
• Proficiency in Python or C++ for analysis and strategy scripting is highly desirable.
• Fluency in English is required.

What You'll Get

• Competitive base salary with a meaningful performance-based bonus.
• Low-latency infrastructure and a state-of-the-art trading stack.
• A meritocratic, collaborative culture where the best ideas win.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• The chance to work alongside some of the sharpest minds in quant finance and technology.